#1303 Jonna: “I’m headed to Italy for a few weeks to see family. Very excited!”#3645 Toni B: “Work, work, work – with just a little time off to decompress at home!”#4158 JoAnn: “I will be working in my garden, mostly on weekends and dreaming about our August vacation!”

Great camera. High ratings. Easy to use. It’ll take you far in life and take great pics this summer when you’re running all over the place and you don’t want to mess with big, bulky lenses.

TO ENTER

To enter the giveaway, just answer the following question in the Comments section of this post:

“What are your summer plans?”

Are you taking a big vacation? Or are you staying close to home and keeping with the routine? Are you hosting a family reunion? Or are you selling your house and moving to the Arctic? Last summer when it was 118 at my house, that actually sounded tempting.

Just shout out your summer plans and you’re entered to win the camera!

27175 Comments and 59 Replies

Tricia On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:14 pm

Lynette V On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:15 pm

Summer is hay season for my husband so no long trips for us. maybe some long weekends….perhaps to the coast or the mountains.

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Buffy S On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:15 pm

Relax as much as possible and work

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Kristi Van Zanten On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:15 pm

I will be working this summer and trying not to think about the fact that it is my son’s last summer before his senior year.

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Emily On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:15 pm

Relaxing and finally decorating the new house!!!

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shawna cox On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:15 pm

Work on my house

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Carrie W On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:16 pm

Spend as much time outside with my son as possible. He loves being outside so I can’t wait to do all the different activities that summer brings.

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TW On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:16 pm

Going to our nephew’s graduation, my brother is getting married, my best friend is getting married, youngest niece and nephew will visit for three weeks, and a vacation to St George Island to wrap it up.

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Brooke Wilson On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:16 pm

Planning my wedding!

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Vsino16 On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:16 pm

I will be home for the summer as I work at my local high school. Yippy! I’ll spend a lot of time figuring how my two teens will share one car.

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Danyiel J On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:16 pm

I have an early summer all by myself trip planned. I can not wait.

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Ellen On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:16 pm

We are moving in three weeks(thanks to the military), but hopefully we get to visit family in Michigan and go to the BEACH in July!

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Charlee B. On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:16 pm

No big plans for us this summer as we just got home from a family trip to Orlando. We will do some camping, maybe a trip to Boston, and we always end the summer by spending a week at camp sitting by the lake, reading & playing cards.

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Cheryl On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:17 pm

Taking our annual week beach vacation to York Beach, Maine! And hoping to check out a few place on Diners Drive-ins and Dives!

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suenndy On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:17 pm

Well summer is our busy time at my work. So I will be working most of the time. But hope to spend some time swimming with the grandkids.

Aleena On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:28 pm

It’s not fair we’re in winter and my winter plans are to stay WARM

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misty On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:28 pm

i am celebrating my first anniversary of living in NYC. we packed up and left our house, friends and family to live this crazy unfamiliar life in the city with our toddler. this summer we will be taking advantage of all that this place has to offer- swim lessons at the park and shaved ice on the high line.

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Glenda W On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:28 pm

Going to the Lake. The men folk will be back packing and climbing half dome.

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Shannon Skaggs On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:29 pm

We are headed to the Big Horn National Forest in northeastern Wyoming for a huge camping trip with family that lives out there. Us Missouri flatlanders will be sick of the heat & humidity here by July, and will be chomping at the bit to head west!!

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leora On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:29 pm

boating, beach, traveling with the kids to all the amusment parks and enjoying time with family!

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Shari On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:29 pm

Hope to enjoy some shorter work days and adventures to the lake. Soak up all the nice weather and warm weekends I can!!!

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Mariela R. On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:29 pm

I wish to visit my brother and his wife in Spain, so I can meet my new nephew and then hop to Germany and visit my other brother. But life is not about wishes, so the best I can do is enjoy the Chicago summers with my kids.

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Libby O On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:30 pm

Putting up veggies from our garden, freezing lots of blueberries from a local blueberry farm, going to a cabin in Pitkin, CO for a few days, and other summery things.

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Libbie On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:30 pm

Enjoy some Margaritas before “starting” a family!

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Leah On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:30 pm

Staying home doing the usually stuff.

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Karen Wolff On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:30 pm

NOTHING but relaxing and enjoying my family and appreciating all that I have!!!!!

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Ll On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:31 pm

1) have baby
2) work on dissertation
also move, visit family, hang out with friends, attend weddings

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Amy On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:31 pm

To spend as much time with my 18 month old as possible! I love watching her discover new things.

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Kim On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:32 pm

My husband and I are planning our first missions trip to Guatemala. I need a small camera to carry around easily to take pictures of the people and the country. Thanks so much!

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Tammy Poole On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:32 pm

All of the above! Reunions, vacation, summer camps for kids, remodeling a home, etc, etc, etc!

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Marta in Los Angeles On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:32 pm

My sister is graduating from Columbia next Tuesday so spending a week in NYC celebrating her achievement and then we’re driving back on 5/18 and making stops all over the south…Jamestown,VA, Charleston, Memphis, Austin…

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Linda Logan On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:32 pm

Yay! Grandkids coming to the farm to enjoy our new horse and fish in the pond. Good Times. Good Memories.

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sara d. On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:32 pm

working all summer

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Sharon Torcivia On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:33 pm

We are having a family reunion in Sedona, AZ and this time my two boys & their families will be able to attend. What makes it so special is that my boys are both in the military and they both just returned from a 7 month tour in Afghanistan (they were gone at the same time which was very hard) and we will all be together which hasn’t happened in a very long time. My youngest son received orders to Japan for 3 years so we are so thankful that we’ll be together for a week before he has to leave and very grateful that they both returned safely home! It would be wonderful to win the camera as it will capture many wonderful moments of our family being together. Thank you so much. What a nice thing to do for some lucky person!

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CJ On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:33 pm

Going on a two-week trip with my dear husband. That camera would be a fantastic addition, as mine no longer works.

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Lisa V On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:34 pm

Camping, lots of family time, just enjoying more time with my little girl – she is about to finish her first year of school!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Kim On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:34 pm

I would LOVE to fly to the west coast to visit family…my dream for this summer as we live on the eastcoast! But other than that, beach days and sun kissed sweet twin girls (their last summer before kindergarten!!)…hopefully lots of wonderful memories to be made!

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Kaylie On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:35 pm

I am going on a church mission to Russia!!!!

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Rae S On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:36 pm

Sorry I was in the hospital and got out today! I just found this in my Spam folder…I just knew it was there somewhere…you’ve never forgotten me since my friend shared your column ith me….so hope ‘m not too late!! =)

I am going to try to go on the semi with my husband. Haven’t been able to do that for years. I want to see more of America and this new company he’s signed on with goes to Canada and Mexico too!!! Wish me luck talking him into it!! =)

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Karla K. On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:36 pm

having my first baby!!! super excited and could really use a new camera to chronicle our newest family member

Babs H. On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:37 pm

This summer we will be taking care of our 6 year old grandson. Our trip will be in Oct to the Panama Canal!

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Zerilda Wornica On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:38 pm

Grandson getting married in colo and then a trip to Alaska to visit a cousin and see where I live as a child. Plus the garden and the chickens and on and on.

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Rebekah On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:38 pm

Having fun with family & friends. Doing a bit of traveling. BBQs. Pool parties. Beach days.

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Malerie Huguley On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:39 pm

Travel with my hubs!

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shereen On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:39 pm

Reading, writing and relaxing!

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Cindy On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:39 pm

Time to set to work on renovating our walk-out lower level. As soon as school ends the ripping of old carpet begins! That will be our summer — with picnics and pool visits to break it up. Can’t believe it’s nearly here.
Thank you!

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Harriet Souza On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:39 pm

We will be traveling to Nashville, TN by car, IF the gas isn’t too expensive. Purpose of trip: my 60th graduating reunion. Yes, I graduated in 1952. and still hanging in there. There were 76 in our senior class, but only about 39 is still alive and kickin’.

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Dana B. On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:39 pm

Work my garden, mowing the lawn, swimming in our pool, and enjoying my four kids.

My summer plans are to grow older(I turn 58 on July 1), wiser, and healthier and enjoy each day as it comes. Some days are better than others. Today was one of those. I just got out of the hospital last Sunday after a 5 day stay. That was time number 6. I’m better now thanks to the blood transfusion and the nite oxygen I got to go home with. Wish I could find a remote to clean my house and do my trash and laundry! Oh, well….Now ya’all know what I’m doing this summer! Happy Mother’s Day to all you Mom’s out there! Have a good one! Later, Me

Rachel MM On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:43 pm

I guess it’s probly to late to comment for the camera giveaway but I wanted to comment anyway cause I am way excited about my summer plans. I AM GOING TO HAVE TONS OF FUN WITH MY THREE KIDS!!! I am not very good at having fun. It just doesn’t come very naturally for me. So sad because my kids need to have fun, so I have made a list(something I am good at) and we are going to kick it off with a while week of grilling! Can’t wait!!

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edgefarms On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:43 pm

My child wants to raise some bottle babies (calves).

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Cass W. On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:43 pm

A few small day trips and lots of long days at Aunt Vickie’s pool are our summer plans!

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Alena On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:44 pm

Hopefully a trip to Germany is in the works!

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Martha On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:44 pm

Vacationing at the beach with family. Ahhh….

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shirley mae On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:45 pm

I am going to relax when i dont have to work and wishing i could go on vacation

kim On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:47 pm

Being a vegetable by our pool with my four beautiful kid’s & husband!;)

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Kim Gordon On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:48 pm

I will be spending the summer with my two girls, one who is 19 and looking for work, and the other who is 21 graduating from college in June. We plan to TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EVERY MINUTE WE HAVE THIS SUMMER, IT COULD BE OUR “LAST”…. we are all under the same roof for at least the summer, then, who knows? It will break my heart, the day one of my girls goes off on their own…. my gosh I don’t know how I will carry on!! SO this summer we are going to the zoo a million times, we are planning a return vacation to the Hawaiin islands in July, we are playing with our 3 dogs, we are cooking out every night, going to the park every week, sitting at the kitchen table for over 50% of our meals TOGETHER, and keeping a journal for the whole thing!! I LOVE MY GIRLS!

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Brooke N On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:48 pm

Taking a few mini vacations to visit some of my husband’s army buddies in a couple of different states. We will also spend ALOT of time with family… can’t wait:)

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erina On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:49 pm

cook and host all day!

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Becky Gray On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:49 pm

Well as always I am a day late and a dollar short of winning this cool little camera. I am going to tell my story anyway. I have a chance to go to Hawaii this summer, and can’t believe it. I love being at home but at the same time I can’t think of another place to see. What a blessing it will be.

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Sara On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:49 pm

Working, Chicago, Houston! Oh and school

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KimF On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:49 pm

Having a baby and taking time off work!

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Lisa On Wednesday, May 9 at 9:49 pm

Summer plans… working, and a little vacation time. Wish it was the other way around!